May is Bike Month in St. J

Image courtesy of Duncan Wisniewski Architecture

​Did you see St. Johnsbury's feature in the latest issue of Vermont Sports, highlighting the VOREC grant the town has received to support outdoor recreation centered on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail? We are extremely excited to be part of the team helping those projects to take shape. While you wait, you can take advantage of the explosive growth in bike amenities & happenings in St. Johnsbury this spring.

​Our friends at NEK Prosper, the Bike & Pedestrian Committee, the Energy Committee, LINK Vermont, and Local Motion have dreamt up a fabulous set of (free!) events to celebrate bike culture all throughout May. Read on to learn more about what they've planned, and to find out about the great opportunities for bikers of all kinds in St. J this month and beyond.

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Bike Month Events

Saturday, May 14, 9am - noon: Bike4Life Fair
The St. J Bike & Pedestrian Committee hosts the annual Bike4Life Fair including, free BBQ lunch, helmets, bike checks and minor repairs from LINK Vermont, power-your-own bike smoothies, e-bike test drives from the Local Motion and Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, a protected bike loop on Main/Winter/Summer/Pleasant Streets... and a lot more!
Learn More: nekprosper.org/outcomes/physically-healthy

Sunday, May 15, 9am - noon: Family Bike Ride from St. J to Danville
Start at the Three Rivers Pavilion (195 Bay Street, St. Johnsbury) for a free breakfast, and join in a Family Bike Ride from NEK Prosper along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, featuring photo booth sessions and more. End the ride in Danville for more free fun and food!
Learn More: nekprosper.org/outcomes/physically-healthy

New Bike Repair & E-Bike Rental Options!

LINK Vermont is back with a summer workshop at the old Caplan's store at 457 Railroad Street. Stop by Thur & Fri 2-6pm and Sat & Sun 10am-4pm for any of your bike repair and maintenance needs, or DIY your fix on one of their mobile repair stations. Stay tuned for announcements about a bike lending library, repair and build-a-bike workshops, swap events, and more.
Learn More: www.linkvt.org

All Around Rental has added e-bikes to their fleet of rental equipment, including free delivery to locations within a 15-minute drive of their store located at 1763 Memorial Drive (including the LVRT Trailhead Pavilion!) If you're picking the bikes up at their location in St. Johnsbury Center, try this suggested gravel loop courtesy of NEK Gravel.
Reserve Your E-Bike: www.allaroundrental.com/e-bikes

Lamoille Valley Bike Tours is adding St. Johnsbury to their service area this summer. They'll be offering a day trip along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, as well as bike and e-bike rentals and sales. Stay tuned for announcements about location and availability.
Reserve Your Tour or Bike: ​www.lamoillevalleybiketours.com

But wait, there's more!

Caledonia Trail Collaborative is adding a new 1.7 mile machine-built flow trail for mountain bikers at the St. Johnsbury Town Forest, scheduled to open in early June. They've collaborated with Whirligig Brewing to create a fundraiser beer, sales of which help to fund construction efforts. Follow along for updates: www.facebook.com/caledoniatrailcollaborative

St. Johnsbury based bike touring guide Land Animal Adventures leads a weekly no-drop gravel meet-up every Tuesday at 5:30pm from the LVRT Trailhead Pavilion at 195 Bay Street. In the summers, rides tend to end at the Milkhouse for a classic creemee. Details can be found on our Calendar, and last minute weather changes will be posted on Instagram at @landanimaladventures.